Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (17mm, 3.89 gm, 2h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Pontifical implements: simpulum, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Julia 9.
From a Private Japanese Collection. Ex Heritage Auction 3026 (Long Beach, 25 September 2013), lot 23335.
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Estimate: 1500-2000 USD